Turkey cracks down on opposition — why no outcry? | DW News

Turkey’s opposition is under pressure. A court decision has removed CHP leader Özgür Özel — triggering protests, police crackdowns, and a deepening political crisis. In Izmir, thousands gathered in defiance, facing riot police and water cannons. The ruling has also sparked a bitter power struggle within the party, with former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu returning — and divisions growing. Arrests of opposition figures are continuing. But despite the tension, large-scale protests have yet to take hold. Is that due to fear, fatigue — or a fragmented opposition? Chapters: 0:00 Police break up CHP rally 1:01 Report from Istanbul (Dorian Jones) 2:09 Is Erdogan trying to contain the opposition? 3:09 Why are there no mass protests in Turkey? #turkey #erdoğan #erdogan #chp #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1